CCBA · Question #257
High quality requirements have certain characteristics which distinguish them from low-quality requirements. Which characteristic of requirements demands that all requirements in a set or model…
The correct answer is B. Cohesive. According to the BABOK Guide, high quality requirements have the following characteristics1: Atomic: Each requirement addresses only one thing and can be verified independently. Complete: Each requirement provides all the information necessary for the intended audience to…
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High quality requirements have certain characteristics which distinguish them from low-quality requirements. Which characteristic of requirements demands that all requirements in a set or model support its overall purpose and scope?
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- AComplete
- BCohesive
- CCorrect
- DConsistent
How the community answered
(25 responses)- A4% (1)
- B88% (22)
- D8% (2)
Explanation
According to the BABOK Guide, high quality requirements have the following characteristics1: Atomic: Each requirement addresses only one thing and can be verified independently. Complete: Each requirement provides all the information necessary for the intended audience to Consistent: Each requirement does not conflict with any other requirement or source of authority. Correct: Each requirement accurately describes the needs of the stakeholders and the solution. Feasible: Each requirement can be implemented within the constraints of the project and the Modifiable: Each requirement can be changed when necessary and the impact of the change can Prioritized: Each requirement has an agreed-upon level of importance or urgency relative to other Testable: Each requirement can be verified using a defined process or method to determine whether it meets the acceptance criteria. Unambiguous: Each requirement has only one possible interpretation and is clear and concise. Understandable: Each requirement can be comprehended by the intended audience without any difficulty or confusion. Among these characteristics, the one that demands that all requirements in a set or model support its overall purpose and scope is cohesive. Cohesion is the degree to which the elements of a set ormodel are logically related and focused on providing a specific and consistent outcome2. A cohesive set or model of requirements is easier to understand, maintain, and verify, as it avoids unnecessary complexity, redundancy, and inconsistency. A cohesive set or model of requirements also ensures that the requirements are aligned with the business objectives and stakeholder needs, and that they do not introduce any out-of-scope or irrelevant features or
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